absence
Example Sentences
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Patterns of oncRNA presence and absence function as "digital molecular barcodes" that capture cancer identity at multiple levels, including tumor type, subtype, and cellular state.
From Science Daily
Passers-by first noticed the absence of the natural landmark on Sunday morning.
From BBC
One caveat is that the law requires that “the pupil notifies the school ahead of the absence.”
From Los Angeles Times
Former world indoor champion Josh Kerr was given a medical exemption after withdrawing from the men's 3,000m because of a back injury, Tom Keen stepping up in his absence to win the event.
From BBC
Members of her church noticed her absence the following day and notified her family.
From BBC
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